Qualitative evaluation of connective tissue disease with cytomegalovirus infection : A meta-analysis of case reports

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BACKGROUND: The primary therapies for connective tissue disease include glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants. However, their prolonged usage can precipitate opportunistic infections, such as cytomegalovirus infection. When managing connective tissue disease complicated by cytomegalovirus infection, judicious selection of treatment modalities is crucial. This involves assessing the necessity for antiviral therapy and contemplating the reduction or cessation of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants.

OBJECTIVE: This investigation sought to methodically review existing literature regarding treating connective tissue disease patients with cytomegalovirus infection.

METHODS: On July 5, 2023, an exhaustive literature search was conducted. Data analysis utilized the Kruskal-Wallis test or one-way analysis of variance, supplemented by Bonferroni post hoc testing.

RESULTS: Our meta-analysis incorporated 88 studies encompassing 146 connective tissue disease patients with CMV infections. The results indicated that patients with connective tissue disease and cytomegalovirus disease benefitted more from antiviral therapy than those not receiving such treatment (P = 0.003, P < 0.005). Furthermore, the strategic reduction of glucocorticoids and/or immunosuppressants was beneficial (P = 0.037, P < 0.05). Poor clinical outcomes with glucocorticoid-immunosuppressant combination therapy compared to other treatment modalities. The findings also suggested that CMV infection patients fare better without Cyclosporine A than using it (P = 0.041, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION: Antiviral therapy is a viable treatment option in cases of connective tissue disease co-occurring with cytomegalovirus disease. Additionally, when connective tissue disease is stable, there is potential merit in reducing glucocorticoids and/or immunosuppressants, especially avoiding the combination of these drugs. For all cytomegalovirus infection patients, Cyclosporine A may be avoided wherever possible for selecting immunosuppressive agents if its use is not deemed essential in the treatment regimen.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:65

Enthalten in:

Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism - 65(2024) vom: 21. März, Seite 152396

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Deng, Ruiting [VerfasserIn]
Yuan, Gaodi [VerfasserIn]
Ye, Yiman [VerfasserIn]
Luo, Wenxuan [VerfasserIn]
Zhong, Jiaxun [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Haolan [VerfasserIn]
Wei, Xin [VerfasserIn]
Luo, Xiongyan [VerfasserIn]
Xiong, Anji [VerfasserIn]

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83HN0GTJ6D
Antiviral Agents
Case Reports
Connective tissue disease
Cyclosporine
Cytomegalovirus
Drug therapy
Glucocorticoids
Immunosuppressive Agents
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis
Review

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Date Completed 22.03.2024

Date Revised 22.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2024.152396

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NLM368301249